Police have released a person detained for questioning in connection with the Nancy Guthrie search.

A new superintendent is taking over the reins at one district in Champaign County, but some people in the city who have seen this role change names over the years, say they have questions.

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is pushing a new legislative package aimed at addressing energy concerns in Central Illinois.

A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.

Danville Area Community College (DACC) is putting a new grant to good use. Here's how:

The National Governors Association (NGA) has canceled its annual White House meeting after President Donald Trump only invited Republican governors to the gathering.

It’s no secret that the food you eat every day can impact your body or impact how you feel. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois are learning the link between what toddlers are eating, and how they think years later.

A post-race interview with the bronze medal winner in the men’s Olympic biathlon competition on Tuesday took an unexpected turn when he revealed in a live broadcast that he had been unfaithful to his girlfriend.

With the unfriendly farm economy, those who have the biggest challenge are young farmers. However, some changes are being made to help them manage financial risk in crop production.

Theories concerning the “64” on Bad Bunny’s shirt at the Super Bowl halftime show have circulated since late on Sunday. Here's what it really means:

A February campaign in Illinois is allowing students across the state an opportunity to sign up for college admissions free of charge.

Community leaders are weighing in after a shooting in Champaign left one teenager dead and another hurt Monday night.

If you were hoping to snag a special, elegant treat from McDonald’s ahead of Valentine’s Day, you may be out of luck.

A garage and motorcycle were deemed a complete loss following a fire in Gibson City Tuesday morning.

Jurors in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold tech companies responsible for harms to children got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by dueling narratives from the plaintiffs and the two remaining defendants, Meta and YouTube.

After nearly 100 million people watched the Super Bowl on Sunday, one thing was certain: AI dominated the commercials. Several students at the U of I said they are discouraged about where the advertising industry is going. STORY: Derrick Mitchell VIDEO: Bradley Zimmerman

The first contests of the 2026 midterms will kick off in the coming weeks as the fight for control of Congress heats up.

A former Coles County dental employee accused of stealing $900,000 from her employer is now facing federal charges following a review of the case by federal prosecutors.

The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwinds.

A Mahomet man is facing charges after “multiple” children who were under the age of 10 and living at his home made allegations of sexual abuse, police report.

A Peoria High School basketball coach faces new allegations that he sexually abused a student in his office.

One month after a Gibson City man was accused of setting fire to his apartment, his sister was also arrested for the crime.

A 45-year-old man serving a 10-year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution Terre Haute was found unresponsive and transported to a local hospital Monday morning.

A Sangamon County police chief pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence last week.

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein paid Ohio State University’s head of gynecology quarterly payments of thousands of dollars, Department of Justice files show.

A 19-year-old from Taylorville who was accused of breaking into a home and stabbing someone has been found unfit to stand trial.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) this week unredacted multiple names in files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after pressure from lawmakers.

A man who tried showering with rubbing alcohol and urine to clean evidence off of his body has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in a partial plea deal stemming from an April 2025 incident.

A surveillance photo of a potential suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie could be released as soon as Tuesday, NBC News and Nexstar’s NewsNation reported, citing law enforcement sources.

Two sheds were destroyed, and a garage and home were damaged by a fire that started in Tolono Monday night.

The heads of the agencies carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda are testifying in Congress, parrying questions over how they are prosecuting immigration enforcement inside American cities.

UPDATE: The police presence on Champaign’s Mattis Avenue Monday night was the result of a shooting, Champaign Police said. Two teenagers were shot, and one of them has died.

A bomb threat toward a Windsor school was posted Monday evening on social media.

The Champaign County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the person who was killed in Monday’s car crash near Homer. https://www.wcia.com/news/crashes/driver-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-near-homer/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot early Monday morning in San Francisco, the team said in a statement. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed to Nexstar’s KRON that the shooting happened around 4:06 a.m.

Illinois might be struggling to meet its goals of fully funding every school by 2027. But things used to be much worse.

The Trump administration is set to repeal the landmark 2009 legal finding that climate change poses a threat to the public.

Illinois leaders officially began celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, marking a century since the iconic highway first connected communities across the country.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has requested a list of all ongoing investigations by the agency’s watchdog, her top lawyer confirmed in a letter to Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.).

In schools across the country, many families celebrated National African American Parent Involvement Day. Some of those programs unfolded at schools in Champaign-Urbana.

Olympian Lindsey Vonn has spoken out after a harrowing crash required her to be airlifted to a hospital in Italy, saying she has “no regrets” despite now requiring “multiple surgeries.”

After nearly 100 million people watched the big game on Sunday, one thing was certain: AI dominated the commercials.

Chipotle plans to raise its menu prices this year but isn’t expecting its core customers to turn to other establishments as a result.

Viruses kept more than half of one Central Illinois school at home last week. However, after hours scrubbing the building down, they’re getting back on track.

On Thursday, Feb. 19, the leading candidates running for the Democratic Party nomination for United States Senator from Illinois will face off in a debate. The debate, hosted by WGN News, will be aired live on WCIA Channel 3, as well as on our website and streaming app. Learn more:

The penny met its death in 2025, with factors like manufacturing cost and lack of appeal, coupled with a life of purgatory in couch cushions and car cupholders outside of circulation, contributing to its demise.

Interstate 55 in Springfield will start seeing closures next week as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) demolishes a railroad bridge crossing the highway.

DEVELOPING: There is a large police presence in the area of S. Mattis Avenue and W. John Street in Champaign.

The USA figure skating team has only a short time to celebrate earning the team gold before refocusing on individual competitions.